# November 10, 2026 Planning Commission Meeting


**Body:** City of Lake Forest Park
**Date:** November 09, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The City of Lake Forest Park Planning Commission met on November 10, 2026. The commission discussed its affordable and middle housing work, including potential code clarifications and cottage-housing standards, with a subgroup planning further review of developer and resident feedback and examples from other cities. Staff noted that clearer definitions could help applicants and reduce permitting questions; no housing-code amendments or recommendations were adopted. The commission also discussed the need for a focused work plan and possible resident input in future meetings.

A council liaison reported that the City Council had approved a property-tax levy lid lift, easing budget contingencies; no dollar amount was stated. Staff described upcoming planning priorities, including the overdue critical areas ordinance update and a shoreline management plan update targeted for 2028, for which the City anticipates applying for one-time state funding. Consultant work was raised as a possible approach for the critical areas ordinance, but no procurement decision, contract award, or spending authorization was made. The commission approved its agenda and prior minutes; no procurement-related votes or action items were identified.

**Source:** City of Lake Forest Park